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Work type: Full Time Administrative Location: Sellersburg, IN Categories: Administrative/Professional, Executive/Director/Management General Description of Position: The Director of Career Link serves as the primary advisor to the Vice Chancellor of Workforce & Development regarding career development of students and placement needs of employers in the campus service area. This position is responsible for leading the student facing functions of the Career Link campus organization, including the Career Coaches and Talent Connections Manager to build out a self-sustaining organization with related performance measures. This position is also responsible for implementing the Career Link strategy and overseeing ongoing support of campus team members. The Director leads training initiatives, provides coaching and consultation to the campus Career Link team members, serving as a strategic partner to develop strategies and plans to assist students and employers. Major Responsibilities: Oversees and manages campus Career Link team and operations. Guides the daily activities of Career Coaches to drive outcomes tied to students’ Career Action Plans (CAP), work-and-learn experiences for students and employers, placement of students in jobs upon graduation, and fulfillment of talent pipelines for employers. Partners with Systems Office Vice President of Career Link and other campus Executive Directors of Career Link to build out and plan to meet and exceed related campus goals. Partners with campus Vice Chancellors for Academic Affairs, Student Success, and Enrollment Services in developing strategies and initiatives to successfully implement elements of Career Link. Develops and maintains a culture for the Career Link campus team that is student- and employer-centric, based upon demand-driven, voice-of-the-customer, data-oriented solutions leveraged at the campus service area level. Acts alongside the Vice Chancellor of Workforce & Development as a key strategic representative to many external agencies, consortia, partnerships, and workforce groups throughout the campus service area in matters related to student career coaching, work-and-learn constructs, apprenticeships, placement frameworks, and employer workforce needs. Works collaboratively with the Chancellor and other campus leaders to successfully implement initiatives and meet or exceed metrics tied to Career Link. Works with Systems Office Executive Director of Career Coaching to provide training, tools, and other resources to campus Career Coach(es) to ensure they are working effectively with students in preparation and tracking of CAPs, attainment of work-and-learn experiences, career placement, and other related career preparation needs. Works with Systems Office Executive Director of Career Experiences to ensure work-and-learn, placement, and other career opportunities are available to students and employers. This is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with this position may be assigned. All responsibilities will be conducted within the parameters of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), other applicable regulatory requirements, and professional standards. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required. A minimum of five (5) years related experience required. Must demonstrate ability to promote an inclusive environment that reflects the broad diversity and backgrounds represented by our students and employees and which every individual feels respected and valued. Demonstrated skills and abilities to concurrently manage numerous tasks, some with conflicting priorities required. Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills required. Commitment to student learning outcomes, staff development, and diversity required. Must be able and willing to travel to and from campuses and professional development activities. Must have ability to work within an entrepreneurial framework and scale a large project. Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in related field. Other Requirements: Work Hours: Hiring Range: Team Ivy Referral: Special Instructions to Applicants: Advertised: 28 Mar 2023 US Eastern Daylight Time Applications close:
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